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Georgia General Assembly adopts resolution to notify Governor it has convened in special session

Original title: General Assembly convened; notify Governor

Last action · June 17, 2026: Senate Passed/AdoptedSponsor: Chuck Efstration

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What This Bill Does

The General Assembly creates a joint fourteen-member committee to officially notify the Governor that the legislature has convened in and is ready for business.

Why it matters

Establishes the formal communication channel between the legislative chambers and the executive branch at the start of a .

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

General Assembly Members

Legislators participate in forming the joint notification committee.

Key Facts

  • The General Assembly establishes a committee of fourteen members to notify the Governor of the convened special session.
  • Seven committee members are appointed by the President of the Senate from the Senate.
  • Seven committee members are appointed by the Speaker from the House of Representatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who appoints the members of the notification committee?
The President of the Senate appoints the seven Senate members, and the Speaker appoints the seven House members.
What is the purpose of the committee?
To notify the Governor that the General Assembly has convened in and is ready for business.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

5 actions
  1. Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House Hopper
  2. Jun 17, 2026HouseIntroduced
    House First Readers
  3. Jun 17, 2026HouseFloor
    House Read and Adopted
  4. Jun 17, 2026House
    House Immediately Transmitted to Senate
  5. Jun 17, 2026SenateFloor
    Senate Passed/Adopted

Version history

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Voting Record

Outcome not reportedSenate6/17/2026Georgia LegislatureOfficial roll call ↗

ADOPTION

Total

55

Yes
50
No
0
Present
0
Not voting
1
Abstain
0
Other positions
4

How they voted (55)

31 more members

Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Connected Entities

Speaker, Senate, House of Representatives and 4 more
PersonSpeaker“Presiding officer tasked with naming House committee members”Map →
OrganizationSenate“Upper house of the General Assembly”Map →
OrganizationHouse of Representatives“Lower house of the General Assembly”Map →
OrganizationGeneral Assembly“The state legislature of Georgia”Map →
PersonPresident of the Senate“Presiding officer tasked with naming Senate committee members”Map →
PersonGovernor“Chief executive of the state to be notified”Map →
PersonChuck Efstration“Representative of the 104th district”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.legis.ga.gov

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